Category: NE Regional Pastor

A Case for Turning Point

Many congregations are facing critical decisions concerning the life and health of their churches. The CCCC has developed the Turning Point process to come alongside congregations who are struggling and seeking possible next steps to move forward. The Congregational Church of Chester in Vermont worked with the Conference in this process. Over the last five […]

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New England in the Face of COVID-19

Rev TERRY SHANAHAN, NE REGIONAL pastor We are all adapting in these unprecedented times to work within the confines of social distancing amid a world of need. Never has there been a greater need for the good news of Jesus Christ. Our members have been keeping the faith and fellowship that unites us as Christians. […]

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NE Regional Pastor Receives Grant

REV TERRY SHANAHAN, NORTHEAST REGIONAL PASTOR Greetings to my fellow frozen chosen out here in the wintery North. I have some warm news for you in this cold season. The CCCC has been made the beneficiary of a matching grant for my travel expenses in the Northeast. Given by a foundation that believes and supports […]

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Pastoring Pastors

TERRY SHANAHAN, NORTHEAST REGIONAL PASTOR In 2000, at the 53rd CCCC Annual Gathering in Green Lake Wisconsin, the Conference commissioned Carlton Walker as the first Regional Minister serving in the New England section of the country. With the funding not secured for the long term, the Conference stepped out in faith to make this appointment. […]

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